Derry and Kildare will contest this season's Christy Ring Cup final after both picked up wins in the closing round of the group stage.
The Oakleaf County recorded a comfortable 4-30 to 0-19 win over Sligo at Markievicz Park, but knew a London win would see things come down to score difference between the top three.
However, Kildare were 2-20 to 3-14 winners in Ruislip against London.
The Lilywhites held early sway at McGovern Park before the in-form Jack Goulding put London 1-06 to 0-08 ahead after 21 minutes, but with Jack Sheridan prominent from frees and play, Kildare regained the lead and were 0-13 to 1-08 ahead at the break.
James Dolan goaled for the visitors early in the second half and their next score was another green flag, David Qualter on target, as they stretched their advantage to nine points.
Kevin Reid gave London a lifeline with a goal midway through the half, his side now trailing 2-16 to 2-10, and they were given further hope when Sheridan was red-carded heading into the final 10 minutes.
Kildare were able to hold out though despite Goulding adding his second goal late into additional time.
Derry were never in danger against Sligo as they led 1-16 to 0-08 at the break, midfielder Callum O’Kane with the goal and Cormac O’Doherty and Meehaul McGrath scoring well.
Sligo lost Eoghan Rua McGowan to a red card in the second half and Derry took advantage with further goals from Sean Quinn, Ruairi Ó Mianáin and John Mullan.
Tyrone picked up their second win of the campaign with a 1-25 to 2-16 over Wicklow.
The Red Hands had been in control but Seanie Germaine goaled from a free to reduce the deficit to six points before Sean Duffin’s penalty put the hosts back in control.
David Maloney scored a second Wicklow goal in the 62nd minute, but Tyrone were six-point winners in the end.
Roscommon and Mayo played out a draw at Dr Hyde Park meaning it was the visitors who sneaked into the Nickey Rackard Cup final by the minimum of margins.
It meant that the pair both finished on seven points, but Mayo’s better scoring difference put them through to the final with Donegal.
Mayo led 0-05 to 0-01 after 11 minutes but Roscommon had fought back into it before the concession of a penalty on the half-hour mark, Cormac Phillips converting to give Mayo a 1-10 to 0-09 lead at the break.
Phillips hit the net again at the three-quarter mark to seemingly put Mayo in control, before Brendan Mulry’s goal sparked a comeback but despite drawing level, the Rossies missed a couple of chances to reach the final – eventually having to settle for a 1-19 to 2-16 draw.
It’s relegation for Monaghan after a 3-19 to 0-18 loss to Armagh at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds.
Talented dual player Tomas Galvin found the net twice in the second half with Alex O’Boyle also on target as Armagh eased to the points.
Sean Guinan was sent off for Monaghan in the second half although Hugh Byrne did deny O’Boyle from the penalty spot.
Donegal warmed up for the final with a 4-19 to 1-20 win over Louth in Dowdallshill.
All five goals came in the second half with Aaron McGuinness grabbing the first to give Louth the lead two minutes after the interval before Ruairi Campbell (2), Peter Kelly and Ronan McDermott responded.
Cavan hit 7-19 against Leitrim but it wasn’t enough to reach the Lory Meagher Cup final as Longford earned the draw required against Fermanagh, the side edging out the Breffni County on the head-to-head rule.
The Ulster side can still take a lot of positives from the 7-19 to 0-18 win in Drumshanbo with Nicholas Kenny and Brian Fitzgerald each grabbing a brace and Sean Keating, Cillian Sheanon and captain Canice Maher also scoring goals.
Longford earned the point needed as they drew 3-18 to 2-21 with Fermanagh, who also booked a final place, at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.
They nearly threw it away though having led by 11 points after first-half goals from David Buckley, Ronan Courtney and Cian Darcy.
Tom Keenan and Cahir McManus both hit goals to bring Joe Baldwin’s side level, but they couldn't find the winning score to help their Ulster neighbours out.
Warwickshire signed off with a 6-22 to 2-24 English derby win over Lancashire at Páirc na hÉireann.
